The State of Public Administration in Nigeria

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ID6360972
AuthorsEne Ikpebe (0000-0002-3025-789X, Askew School of Public Administration and Policy Florida State University Tallahassee Florida USA, corresponding author)
Year2025
Volume85
Issue6
Pages1873-1887
Publication date2025-08-31
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePublic Administration Review (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0033-3352 • E-ISSN: 1540-6210
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/puar.70026
OpenAlexW4413865712
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited29

This article discusses the state of Public Administration (PA) in Nigeria. Adapting the 2021 USAID higher education program framework, the article focuses on: (1) the ability of the field in Nigeria to provide quality and relevant education and training, (2) the progress of PA scholars at Nigerian universities in advancing knowledge through research, and (3) the engagement of scholars with local and international communities. The assessment finds that the number of PA departments and programs has increased considerably since the first full‐fledged department began at Obafemi Awolowo University in 1976. There is a limited but growing presence of research by scholars at Nigerian universities on international databases, and evidence of engagement between PA departments and surrounding communities. The article discusses the challenges facing the field in Nigeria, including weak identity, limited resources, and low perception of public value. Finally, the article presents a research agenda for the advancement of PA in Nigeria

Administration (probate law · Political science · Socioeconomics · Sociology · State (computer science · African Education and Politics · Computer Science · Law · Public Administration · Public Policy and Administration Research

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